American Idol

The 14 artists performing on night one of Season 6 of 'American Idol' on ABC, including some soundalike names for Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie!

Season 6 of the show on ABC starts at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

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The singing competition television show, which was created by Simon Fuller, kicks off its 21st season Sunday night (February 19), on ABC at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. ...

The show also recently shared a clip of an audition in which a contestant performed the song “You Say” by artist Lauren Daigle—and Daigle, who was in Las Vegas for her own performance, surprised the contestant who sang her song. Together, they search for the next big name in music. The singing competition television show, which was created by Simon Fuller, kicks off its 21st season Sunday night (February 19), on ABC at 8 p.m.

When Willie Spence's American Idol audition premiered in February 2021, he was asked where he saw himself in five years. His response: "Hopefully winning a ...

Tonight, his gift and life will be honored during a tribute in the American Idol season premiere. During his audition, Willie told judges his only other wish was for his voice to "reach the world" so he could "share his gift." I can't wait to be home with my family and see you all." But Willie Spence was not simple, and he was more than just someone from Douglas who went on to become the runner-up of a hit television show. Willie and I didn't speak every day, and we hadn't seen each other in a few months, which made his death even more unbelievable and hard to process. However, instead of a special episode congratulating Willie's success in the music industry, American Idol will pay tribute to their Season 19 runner-up during tonight's episode, the Season 21 premiere, following his death last October.

Ryan Seacrest and the gang are back for the iconic show's 21st season.

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American Idol” Premiers February 19, on ABC at 8/7c and you and watch the popular show on Fubo February 19. About the show: American Idol, in its 6th season ...

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Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy ...

What is last season's "American Idol" winner up to after winning the $250000 prize and record deal?

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Before you see Lyric Medeiros make a name for herself in 'Idol' Season 21, get to know her famous father.

“This song allowed my dad to sell over [7 million] records and to tour to over 30 countries!” Lyric added in the TikTok caption. In that upload, Lyric explains that the musical inspiration for her and Chord’s names “all starts with ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You.’” “We’re forever grateful for this song,” she said. And [Jordin Sparks](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jordin-sparks/), daughter of former NFL player Phillippi Sparks, won Idol’s sixth season. [his AllMusic bio](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/glenn-medeiros-mn0000662692/biography), Glenn’s music career kicked into high gear when he won a local radio contest at age 16. [Jim Carrey](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jim-carrey/)’s daughter, [Jane](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jane-carrey/), auditioned in 2012. Now, in the February 19 premiere of American Idol Season 21, we’ll check out another Idol hopeful with a famous family member: [Lyric Medeiros](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/lyric-medeiros/), daughter of [ Glenn Medeiros.](http://tvinsider.com/people/glenn-medeiros) “You’re part of the Hawai‘i team. Louis School, an all-boys Catholic school in the city, in 2015. In case you weren’t tracking pop music in the 1980s — or weren’t even alive in the 1980s — Glenn rose to fame as a teenager with his 1987 version of the R&B song “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You,” which hit No. “For every person who becomes successful, I can give you hundreds of others who put everything in and still didn’t make it,” Medeiros told And after a stint as vice principal at Maryknoll High School in Honolulu, he became president of the St.

AMERICAN Idol has returned tonight for the season 21 premiere, with rising stars like Lucy Love making her singing debut.Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and L.

[Lionel Richie](https://www.the-sun.com/who/lionel-richie/) encouraged her to try a more emotional song which impressed the judges and earned her a Golden Ticket. [Katy Perry](https://www.the-sun.com/who/katy-perry/), and Lionel Richie are joining Ryan Seacrest once again to find the next American Idol. The show has been a key cultural component of the 2000s and judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are determined to carry on the legacy. She stepped up to the performance with confidence laughing and joking with the judges. Even though the judges were hesitant she had the strength to handle Idol, Katy and Lionel sent her through. The judges challenged her to sing Before He Cheats instead and Katy even tried to wrestle her. Lyric's father was a singer in the 80s and she's been wanting to follow in his footsteps. Zachariah Smith has taken the Idol stage to impress the judges with a John Mellencamp classic. Megan Danielle is a waitress from the South who is dedicating her performance to her grandfather. She spent her childhood in the car shop with her grandfather who inspired her to sign Christian music. Lionel asked Tyson to bring his mom in and jokingly asked her to confirm his age. Lauren is an American Idol alum and returned to sing with Danielle after she chose to audition with her song.

Haven Madison impressed the “American Idol” judges as the first audition of season 21 with an original song. She sang “15″ for judges Katy Perry, ...

He [auditioned with “God Bless the Broken Road”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7tEKJAnvN4) by Rascal Flatts. [FuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810038&subId3=xid:fr1676853952255egh Those looking to stream the show can do so on 4](https://twitter.com/AmericanIdol/status/1599572125102510080), was McCormick. From there, fans were given 24 hours to vote for their favorite of the three singers. She sang “15″ for judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — a song she wrote herself.

If you're looking for someone to cheer for on the 21st season of American Idol, then look no further than one of Middle Tennessee's very own!

Is one of these singers the next "American Idol"? Here are the highlights from the emotional rollercoaster of the season premiere.

"I love you, and I just want to see you have fun in this whole thing." "I inspired him back then," Richie said. Venegas showed off impressive vocal runs to Billy Joel and Tony Bennett's "New York State of Mind" while accompanying himself on the piano. Daigle said it felt like a "full-circle" moment to come back. "What you have given us was everything that we have been trying to tell all of these kids," Richie said. "You’ve got that grit in your voice," Perry told the waitress. "That song, it meant so much to me," Monee' said of the duet. "You're making these grown men cry," Perry said. Spence went on to finish in second place and [died in a car crash](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/10/12/american-idol-finalist-willie-spence-dead-23/10477501002/) in October 2022 at the age of 23. You just sing like Willie’s still here." She sobbed through the performance to a standing ovation from the teary-eyed judges. "Three days before he passed, Willie was telling me, 'You have to go back.

"American Idol" contestant Kya Monee' returned to the audition room to honor her late friend and former contestant Willie Spence during the reality singing ...

[2017 video of him](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS2mXX_sOEc) singing the song went viral. The singer wiped her tears and broke into a smile as she held her golden ticket and said, “Willie, thank you for not letting me give up. “That’s how you sing through crying,” Perry said after the performance. Spence auditioned for “Idol” in 2021 with “Diamonds” after a As Spence’s rendition of “Diamonds” by Rihanna played in the background, the judges sent Monee’ through to the next round. [“American Idol”](https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/23/entertainment/american-idol-winner/index.html) contestant Kya Monee’ returned to the audition room to honor her late friend and former contestant [Willie Spence](https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/10/12/car-crash-american-idol-singer-willie-spence-dead-orig-aw.cnn) during the reality singing competition show’s Season 21 premiere on Sunday.

No better way to celebrate than starting the auditions in Las Vegas where judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie rocked the house. Host Ryan Seacrest ...

Katy saw a little [Shawn Mendes](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/shawn-mendes/) and [Harry Styles](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/harry-styles/). She sang the song she and Willie picked, which was “I’m Here” from [The Color Purple](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-color-purple-2023/). The old soul looks to bring Doo-wop back with a performance of “In the Still of the Night.” Katy said he has to work on his breathing. Episode 6 Ending, Explained](https://www.tvinsider.com/1082084/the-last-of-us-joel-dead-alive-episode-6/) [Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kelsea-ballerini/). [Bruno Mars](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/bruno-mars/). He sang “Talking to the Moon” by Blige](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/mary-j-blige/) on fire. Lyric answered with [Carrie Underwood](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/carrie-underwood/)’s “Before He Cheats.” Luke wanted more rough around the edges. The judges loved him from the first “Make it hurt so good.” Luke encouraged him to get his “damn apron and lighter fluid and burn the apron.” Katy and Lionel enjoyed how fun he was. Host [Ryan Seacrest](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/ryan-seacrest/) brought in a fresh crop of hopefuls to not only “Sin City” but also at auditions in New Orleans and Nashville. Lionel thought there was more there and asked for a “no-gimmicks song” to which the mother of two delivered a little Donny Hathaway aptly titled “A Song for You.” Katy referred to her as a

The emotional wreckage came courtesy of returning contestant Kya Monee', who duetted with the late, great Willie Spence back in Season 19. Back for another shot ...

( That’s why it bummed me out that the judged asked her to essentially turn down her glow in favor of a more serious ballad, Donny Hathaway’s “A Song For You.” It was also very good, I just don’t think the judges should have made Love jump through so many hoops before sending her to Hollywood. The only thing I didn’t buy was Stough and Smith’s coincidental run-in at the diner; let’s just say it’s a good thing this isn’t an acting competition. Emotions were already running high before Monee’ opened her mouth to sing, and things only got more intense as those bittersweet notes began pouring out of her. Before his death, the Season 19 runner-up helped Monee’ select her new audition song, “I’m Here” from the Broadway musical The Color Purple. The emotional wreckage came courtesy of returning contestant Kya Monee’, who duetted with the late, great Willie Spence back in Season 19.

Aspiring superstars sing their hearts out in hopes of earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie judge.

Jack sits at the piano and sings “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins. He was actually supposed to attend this audition with her, and helped her pick out the song, “I’m Here” from “The Color Purple” musical. Katy calls him a “great storyteller” and Luke says, “I cannot handle your heart breaking.” The judges are blown away by this young standout and he’s going to Hollywood! Luke tells her to show some grit by “making an ugly face” before stating, “You’re too pretty for an ugly business.” Katy lunges for the singer in the middle of her audition, engaging in a physical altercation to pull some passion out of her prey. Luke thinks Megan is an “unpolished diamond” and Lionel says she just needs to push through her shyness. Lionel says, “You’re not just a pretty face.” Katy compares Michael to Shawn Mendes and Harry Styles, stating, “You’re Top 10 material.” He’s headed to Hollywood. He sings “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp, Zachariah is a passionate performer who Katy can already tell is “going to be so fun.” Luke tells him to burn his apron. — Lyric Medeiros is a 21-year old from Honolulu, Hawaii and was born and raised on the island of Oahu. — Prior to the next audition, Katy slams an entire cup of coffee and screams, “I’m ready to rock!” Then we see a trio of performers who all share the same names as the judges. Haven has basically grown up on a tour bus and is ready to step out on her own performing an original song called “15.” She has a beautiful, raw quality to her voice that prompts Lionel and Katy out of their seats at the end of her performance. In an effort to show her true artistry without all the theatrics, she sings another song – Donny Hathaway‘s “A Song For You.” Her performance brings Katy to tears and Lionel remarks, “You showed up.” Katy calls her a “Mary J. She didn’t have a father and her mother was in and out of her life.

You were authentic just like he was,” Katy Perry told her. Spence died following a car crash in October.

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The 21-year old from Austin, Texas auditioned with "I'm Here" in honor of the season 19 runner-up who died last October.

But we also feel connected together because you were authentic, just like he was.” Next, the judges handed Kya her second golden ticket to Hollywood. The [reality TV](https://www.goldderby.com/t/reality-tv/) singing competition has always had the ability to captivate viewers with emotional backstories about the contestants, but one particular audition on Sunday was especially heart-wrenching. I’ve lost some people in my life and when you go to sing you just sing like Willie’s still here.” Kya and Willie remained close friends following their time together in Hollywood, and he urged her to try out again and continue to follow her dreams. Watch Kya’s audition of “I’m Here” below. Kya Monée, a 21-year old from Austin, Texas returned after originally trying out for the show on Season 19.

Will Jon Wayne Hatfield from Goshen be as lucky as the former Kings Island singer next Sunday on 'American Idol?'

Three months after The Voice, Williams, 21, from Deerfield Township, wowed Idol judges singing Bruno Mars' "Talking To the Moon." Judge Lionel Richie complimented him by saying, "You're not just another pretty face, thank God …

I began covering “American Idol” in June 2002 for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, tracking the journeys of Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini and Tamyra.

Lucy Love is from Holly Grove — a city with a population of 602. Now, a buzz is brewing inside the buildings of this small town.

"American Idol" Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence had helped friend Kya Monee with her audition before he passed away in a car crash in October 2022.

We send our condolences to his loved ones." Monee opened up about Spence's death during the episode of American Idol, telling the cameras: "Losing Willie was very, very hard for me, I'm still trying to cope with that. I've lost some people in my life and when you go to sing you just sing like Willie's still here," added Bryan. "That performance was so emotional, so heartfelt, so divinely guided in the glorious name of our dear brother, Willie. But we also feel connected together because you were authentic, just like he was." "Three days before he passed, Willie was telling me, 'You have to go back.

On Sunday night's season premiere of “American Idol,” superstar Katy Perry gave 21-year-old Michael Williams permission to grab a golden ticket while music ...

That's when Love excelled even further, singing “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway. With a smoky, gravely voice, Love earned her ticket to the show. But not ...

Meaning, she could just show her talent, without the pomp and circumstance. “I did not have a dad and my mom, she was kind of like in and out of our lives.” And I deserve this.” I could be fat, I could be ugly, but the one thing you cannot say is that I cannot sing. So, after telling her story, the judges gave her another chance to prove her soul, talent, and demeanor. Love sang Marvin Gaye’s classic song, “Heard It Through The Grape Vine,” with passion, bounce, joy, and flavor.

Season 21 of American Idol kicked off Sunday night (Feb. 19) and with the premiere came a host of gut-punching auditions. Among those that received a round ...

The audition served as both a powerhouse moment for Monée and a beautiful tribute to Spence. She also made it through the audition process during her first appearance, eventually going on to duet with the late runner-up from that season, Willie Spence. Among those that received a round of “yesses” from the panel of judges was Kya Monée.

Iam Tongi left American Idol judges in tears after his emotional performance of "Monster" by James Blunt. Here's the story behind it.

[@wtongi](https://www.instagram.com/wtongi/)) and TikTok ( [@wtongi](https://www.tiktok.com/@wtongi)), where he boasts over 100,000 followers combined. The 18-year-old high school student blew judges [Lionel Richie](https://www.distractify.com/p/lionel-richie-net-worth), [Katy Perry](https://www.distractify.com/p/katy-perry-net-worth), and [Luke Bryan](https://www.distractify.com/p/luke-bryan-tattoo) away with his emotional, tearjerking performance. With a guitar by his side, Iam enters the audition room and makes small talk with Lionel, Katy, and Luke. In the meantime, you can follow him on Instagram ( [Season 21](https://www.distractify.com/p/american-idol-season-21-schedule) premiere, we met [Iam Tongi](https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3dxx3M_ix/), who definitely falls into the latter category. [American Idol](https://www.distractify.com/t/american-idol) each season, a few always stand out.

Iam Tongi's audition for American Idol was nothing short of emotional as it brought Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan to tears.

“The main reason why I do music is because of my dad.” “The greatest thing we can say to you at this moment–you’re going to Hollywood,” all three judges cheered at once. He chose “Monsters” by James Blunt as his audition song, in honor of his father Rodney, who passed away a few months prior and is the one who got Tongi interested in music. “Young man, you take this into the world and you’re going to fracture some souls,” he professed. “I cannot handle your heart breaking about missing your dad,” Bryan professed with tears in his eyes. So what you’ve just given us right now is the fact that you love that man so much, we’re there with you.”

Michael Williams instantly grabbed 'American Idol' judge Katy Perry's attention with his smooth falsetto during season 21.

Monée first appeared on Season 19 of American Idol and shared a duet with runner-up [Willie Spence](https://americansongwriter.com/willie-spence-continues-on-to-american-idols-top-5-after-celestial-performance-of-coldplays-yellow/), who died in a car accident at the age of 23 in 2022. In addition to Williams, there were two more familiar faces during the first round of season 21 AI auditions. I like the way you walked in here.” Jokingly playing with her hair and touching her wedding ring as she listened to his performance, Perry was captivated by Williams’ slow crooned rendition of Bruno Mars’ 2010 hit “Talking to the Moon.” In this case, we’re looking for a package, and you walked in the door. [Katy Perry](https://americansongwriter.com/6-songs-you-didnt-know-katy-perry-wrote-for-other-artists/)‘s attention with his smooth falsetto during the season 21 kickoff of [American Idol ](https://americansongwriter.com/season-21-of-american-idol-starts-tonight/)on Sunday (Feb.

Searching for the next big talent, 'American Idol' headed to Nashville, Tenn., where they found 18-year-old Colin Stough of Gattman, Mississippi.

"I want to change that.” I can see it. Colin, you’ve got the magic in you,” Perry added. “Mama can see it. "It’s hard to find people that will give you the shirt off their back. I know right here in this Gattman circle any of them will do it for anybody."

Kya Monee returned to the Idol stage to audition for a second time. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner- ...

2020 - Just Sam Colin Stough said his mom signed him up for the Idol audition. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner-up Willie Spence.

ABC's 'American Idol' season 21 premiered Sunday on Channel 2 and the loss of a former Georgia contestant was on the minds of the judges and one singer in ...

Kya Monée's 2023 'American Idol' audition, a heartfelt tribute to late contestant Willie Spence, made everyone in the room emotional on the premiere.

“He passed in a tragic car accident and I’m still trying to cope with that.” “What you’ve given us was everything we’ve been trying to tell all of these kids,” he said. “It was on another level. “That performance was so emotional, so heartfelt, so divinely guided in the glorious name of our dear brother Willie.” The song that I’m singing today is a song that we picked together. “We grew a very, very close friendship …

Kya Monee returned to the Idol stage to audition for a second time. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner- ...

2020 - Just Sam Colin Stough said his mom signed him up for the Idol audition. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner-up Willie Spence.

On the season premiere Sunday night, 18-year-old Iam Tongi of Kahuku and 21-year-old Lyric Medeiros of Honolulu auditioned in front of judges Katy Perry, Lionel ...

A Gattman singer-songwriter raised on classic rock and an aspiring Amory singer, who is a fixture at Bill's Hamburgers, caught the attention of viewers ...

It definitely inspired me to just go in there and do my best in the Nashville audition,” Smith said. I think, for me, once I stopped listening to the voices inside my head and got on the horse and start running with it, I just started having fun in the process. He said, ‘If you want to make it, you’ve got to write a hit song that’s better than the number 1 hit song,’” Stough said. “I got to talking to a guy, Gary Gentry, probably a year ago who is a songwriter in Nashville and I covered one of his songs. “Mostly, I love to do rock songs. “I walked in there, and I’ve got a really bad confidence issue and a really bad stage fright issue. or Waylon Jennings or Elvis or Lynyrd Skynyrd; I’ve got to be me,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s really just about how bad you want it. “Monroe County definitely has a special place for small town singers.” I’ve got a one-track mind and I just went in there and did it,” Stough said. I look at the small town where I’m from and love it. He started putting his music out three or four years ago and has gained a following.

Kya Monee returned to the Idol stage to audition for a second time. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner- ...

2020 - Just Sam Colin Stough said his mom signed him up for the Idol audition. Kya appeared on 'American Idol' in 2021 and sang a memorable duet with that season's runner-up Willie Spence.